Most graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in factories were designed by engineers based on what that engineer wanted to see. They share way too much information, and often the wrong information. We call this the Trivial Many. Many pieces of information, most of them irrelevant to the person using the GUI.
Liquid’s approach is completely different. We design GUIs based on personas. That is, we actually build a detailed profile of every different type of user, which then gives our engineers a deep understanding of how each personna’s needs different from the others. We then design a different interface for each personna, and each interface only displays the information that individual actually needs. We call this the Vital Few. Everything on that screen is vitally important for that person when doing his or her job.
Our interfaces work differently depending on who is using it: the operator, a maintenance engineer, the plant manager, or the top executive. It hides information that would be distracting to the operator and simplifies the work of a maintenance worker… who has a completely different goal than the operator.
The Vital Few vs. the Trivial Many illustrates a key truth about technology. You don’t achieve great performance levels merely by digitizing your operations. You also need to apply a strategy that leverages digitalization to better empower each individual and business unit.
Increased visibility of real-time metrics
Truly world-class manufacturers must be laser-focused on one goal – running their operation
as effectively and productively as possible.
Capabilities
SCADA
Faster, more appealing,
and cross platform runtime application. Our version of SCADA brings the latest
technology to one of the
oldest industries.
Traceability
Get the right information at the right time and keep track of your product from start to finish. Un-alterable traceability.
MES
Keep your production line as efficient as possible. Seamless integration with
third-party applications.
Smart Reporting
Generate customizable reports and access valuable data anywhere, anytime!
Preventive Maintenance
Catch problems before the appear, with MIQ running you will always know when it’s time to perform maintenance and avoid unexpected down time.
Artificial Intelligence
Future releases will have the AI operator.